Ripple issues white paper on CBDCs, reiterates belief in their potential
The white paper states that CBDCs help expand financial inclusion, streamlining cross-border payments and reinforcing monetary policy control.
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Brazil signs its overseas crypto tax bill into law
Under the new taxes, Brazilian citizens will pay the state up to 15% of their crypto profits.
US financial regulators’ annual report warns of AI risks
According to the report, specific AI tools are highly technical and complex, posing challenges for institutions to explain or monitor them effectively.
Korean crypto firm raises $140M, China’s $1.4T AI sector, Huobi battle: Asia Express
Korean crypto firm pulls off the biggest raise in Asia this year, AI market in China is now worth $1.4T, and Huobi trademark court battle.
Solana phone sales skyrocket as degens scramble for pumped-up BONK
At current prices, the free BONK airdrop for Saga owners stands at $877, making it — at least temporarily — a “phone that pays for itself.”
Even the Pope has something to say about artificial intelligence
The explosion of artificial intelligence this year hasn’t escaped the Vatican, with Pope Francis warning of its dangers in a hefty 3,400-word letter ahead of the World Day of Peace on Jan. 1.
Gensler hints Grayscale ruling forced SEC to take ‘new look’ at Bitcoin ETFs
The SEC chair could be softening his stance on Bitcoin ETFs following the Grayscale court victory, but if so, he hasn’t admitted it outright.
SafeMoon falls 31% in five hours after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
The Safemoon token nosedived following the firm filing for bankruptcy but has regained slightly since.
a16z reveals lobbying plan: Throw money at tech-forward politicians
Ben Horowitz, one of the firm’s founders, has pledged to support any politician that helps push crypto and AI technology forward.
Web3 firm sees future where gamers rent out their in-game assets for crypto
Polemos co-founder Richard McLaren believes the future of blockchain gaming will involve gamers and developers renting out their in-game NFTs for profit.
How the Ledger Connect hacker tricked users into making malicious approvals
According to Cyvers, the attacker caused malicious code to be inserted into multiple app user interfaces, allowing the exploiter to fool users into confirming transactions.
Don't get excited about Fed 'dovishness' — another rate hike is in the cards
Contrary to Jerome Powell's intimations, inflation is likely to rise in the months ahead. If the Fed does not hike rates in 2024, the problem will get worse.
Is OpenAI about to drop a new ChatGPT upgrade? Doubts over GPT-4.5 ‘leak’
A screenshot circulating on Reddit and X suggests that OpenAI could be releasing its latest large language model GPT4.5 soon. But many believe the screenshot is fake.
US energy NGO warns of overwhelming demand as ERCOT considers crypto proposals
Government policy and challenges getting projects online complicate energy policy and may have grave consequences.
Majority of UK MPs ‘lack crypto knowledge,' says industry association
According to CryptoUK, MPs Andrew Griffith and Lisa Cameron were among the top crypto proponents in the U.K. government.
Ledger CEO explains hack, calls it ‘isolated incident’
CEO and Chairman Pascal Gauthier says the company is working with law enforcement to "find this bad actor, bring them to justice."
J1mmy.eth once minted 420 Bored Apes… and had NFTs worth $150M: NFT Creator
NFT collector J1mmy.eth trades like Warren Buffett, his collection peaked at $150 million, and he once minted 420 Bored Apes with Pranksy.
Security engineer pleads guilty to Nirvana Finance exploit and one other hack
Shakeeb Ahmed was arrested for hacking an unspecified DEX, then admitted to Nirvava Finance hack too.
Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL) and Polkadot (DOT) soar — Is it altseason?
ADA, SOL and DOT are showing strong bullish momentum as Bitcoin price consolidates.
Which world leaders have made big promises on crypto?
From Nayib Bukele to Donald Trump, many current and former heads of state across the globe have used crypto and blockchain as political tools.
Ledger breach possibly affecting whole EVM ecosystem — Linea
Wallet provider MetaMask was also affected by the incident. Ledger released a patch to resolve the issue but warned users to wait 24 hours before using its connector library again.
CoinList agrees to $1.2M settlement over apparent US sanctions violations
The crypto exchange processed 989 transactions for users in Crimea from April 2020 to May 2022, according to the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Decentralized applications pause Ledger Connect as exploit fix deployed
Ledger has since attributed the exploit to a phishing attack on a former employee.
‘No excuse’ not to long crypto: Arthur Hayes repeats $1M BTC price bet
Bitcoin and altcoins are a sure-fire bet ahead of a “great pivot” by the Fed on interest rates in 2024, Hayes believes.
Ledger attacker drained at least $484K
The hacker behind the attack on Ledger’s connector library has stolen at least $484,000, according to blockchain analysis platform Lookonchain.
Blockstream targets continued Bitcoin miner surplus with Series 2 BASIC Note
Blockstream CEO Adam Back says 2023 presented a unique investment opportunity with Bitcoin’s price doubling amid low ASIC miner prices on secondary markets.
Is El Salvador’s Bitcoin gambit finally paying off?
The rise in El Salvador’s bond prices “almost defies gravity,” and it may soon have access to Eurobond markets, said Santander Bank.
Crypto catfishers ditch fake exchanges for approval phishing scams
According to on-chain analytics firm Chainalysis, romance scammers increasingly use this method to steal their victim’s hard-earned crypto.
Google slashes price of Gemini AI model, opens up to developers
Google parent company Alphabet said it was slashing prices for its pro version of AI model Gemini and plans to make its tools more accessible to developers to create their own versions.
Taurus starts credit tokenization as an asset class for German SMEs
Blockchain tokenization provides an alternative means for SMEs to raise capital and liquidity while building diversified investment opportunities.